HESI RN Med-Surge Practice Exam
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An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of
chest pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly
cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which condition?
Pulmonary embolism.
Heart failure.
Tuberculosis.
Bronchitis. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Pulmonary embolism
,which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial
assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a
painful ankle injury? (select all that apply)
Quality of the pain.
Signs of inflammation.
Ankle range of motion.
Muscle strength testing.
Visible deformities of the joint - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Quality of the pain
Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis?
Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints.
,Joint pain is better in the morning and worsens throughout the day.
Joint pain is consistent throughout the day and is relieved by pain
medication.
Joint pain is worse during the day and involves unilateral joints. -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric
joints
Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client
with long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)?
Hoarseness.
Dry mouth.
Mouth ulcers.
Weight loss. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment
finding should the nurse anticipate?
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, Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis.
Clubbing of fingers and toes.
Intermittent claudication. Incorrect
Peripheral cyanosis. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated
with traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this
client?
Assess neurovascular status.
Change the client's position.
Inspect the traction equipment.
Review pain medication orders. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Assess neurovascular
status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that
further education is needed?
2025/2026 Exam Questions with 100%
Correct Answers | Latest Update
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of
chest pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly
cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which condition?
Pulmonary embolism.
Heart failure.
Tuberculosis.
Bronchitis. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Pulmonary embolism
,which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial
assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a
painful ankle injury? (select all that apply)
Quality of the pain.
Signs of inflammation.
Ankle range of motion.
Muscle strength testing.
Visible deformities of the joint - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Quality of the pain
Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis?
Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints.
,Joint pain is better in the morning and worsens throughout the day.
Joint pain is consistent throughout the day and is relieved by pain
medication.
Joint pain is worse during the day and involves unilateral joints. -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric
joints
Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client
with long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)?
Hoarseness.
Dry mouth.
Mouth ulcers.
Weight loss. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment
finding should the nurse anticipate?
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, Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis.
Clubbing of fingers and toes.
Intermittent claudication. Incorrect
Peripheral cyanosis. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated
with traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this
client?
Assess neurovascular status.
Change the client's position.
Inspect the traction equipment.
Review pain medication orders. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Assess neurovascular
status
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that
further education is needed?
